News & Updates
Juneteenth Mini-Awards
We are launching our next round of mini-awards! This round of awards will provide up to $4,000 to eligible organizations to develop and execute 2024 Juneteenth celebration activities and events in Maine. We're sharing some application guidance and links below.
We Are Hiring a Temporary Office Specialist!
The Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous, and Tribal Populations (Permanent Commission; the agency) is looking for a temporary Office Specialist to provide essential administrative support! As you read the job description below, please remember that applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many professional skills and lived experiences can make people successful in this role. We hope to hear from you!
Celebrating the Diversity and Contributions of Black Communities
The Maine Black Community is made up of non immigrant Black Mainers and immigrant Black Mainers or New Americans. We use the term “African Americans” to mean those whose ancestry traces back to slavery, either from Maine or other parts of North and South America and the Caribbean.
Acknowledging Our Past: The Importance of Inclusive Land and Labor Acknowledgments
As we celebrate Black History Month, it is crucial to reflect not only on the achievements and resilience of the Black community but also on the historical injustices that have shaped the United States and Maine.